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The Bed of the Couple

ipsadminDecember 5, 2023January 9, 2024

Ceist: What is the Bed of the Couple? Ní Ansa... Central to Ireland Mythological cycles is the arrival and conflicts of the Tuatha De Danann, the tribe who would become...

Contemporary Paganism Mythology

The Tragedy of Setanta Mac Súaltam, the Boy who Would be a Hero

ipsadminDecember 1, 2023January 9, 2024

Ceist: Who was Setanta, he who became Cú Chulainn? Ní Ansa... The Ulster cycle of Ireland’s lore centres around a time of heroes and kings in ancient Ireland. It is...

Magic Mythology The Dagda

The Dagda and the Sea Monster

ipsadminNovember 27, 2023January 9, 2024

Whilst hosting a recent session of a Dagda centred mentor group at the Irish Pagan School, I happened to quip that the ‘Good God’ was so powerful and connected with...

Mythology The Gods

Banba, Fotla, and Eriu Sovereignty Goddesses of Ireland

ipsadminNovember 24, 2023January 9, 2024

The name that is upon the island of Ireland is one that goes back to the oldest times. Yet would you believe that we know the origin story of that...

Mythology The Gods

Kings of the Tuatha Dé Danann

ipsadminNovember 17, 2023January 9, 2024

The times of Ireland’s ancient myth are those of heroes, villains and kings. Though there were many tribes that came into the island with tales that speak to kingship in...

Mythology The Dagda The Gods

Describing the Dagda

ipsadminNovember 11, 2023January 9, 2024

When you search the Irish Pagan School you will find many classes with 'Introduction' in the title, followed by one or more of the Irish deities. Much of the teaching...

Mythology The Dagda The Gods

Ireland’s Horned God

ipsadminNovember 3, 2023January 9, 2024

We are often approached with queries about Cernunnos and asked about his connection to Ireland, Irish Paganism, and such. To come right to the point folks, Cernunnos is not an...

Irish Places Mythology The Dagda The Gods The Morrigan

The Couple’s Ford at Unshin

ipsadminOctober 13, 2023July 27, 2024

A story by An Scelaí Beag - an Irish Dagda Bard - inspired by Ireland's myth of the meeting of the God, An Dagda Mór, and Goddess, the Morrigan at...

Irish Folklore Mythology The Gods The Sidhe

Aine, Irish Goddess, or Fairy Queen

ipsadminOctober 6, 2023January 9, 2024

Embark on a scholarly exploration of Aine, a complex and multifaceted figure in Irish mythology, often described as both a Goddess and a fairy queen. In this blog we will...

Contemporary Paganism Mythology The Gods The Morrigan

Irish Goddesses in Modern Spirituality

ipsadminSeptember 26, 2023May 16, 2024

Many people are drawn to Irish mythology, often wondering how it can be incorporated into modern spirituality. This blog post will discuss the role of Irish Goddesses, focusing on how...